Friday, November 2, 2012

This is a simple charu/rasam made instantly in less than 15mins, using the V8 vegetable juice. Making tomato charu with regular boiled tomatoes is a lengthy process and consumes nearly an hour in preparation and cooking but this rasam is quick and easy for hungry and busy couples. Taste this and you will be not able to make out a difference between a regular tomato charu or this charu.INGREDIENTS:V8 Vegetable Juice---------------------1 can(5.5oz/163ml)Water--------------------------------------2 cupsOnion--------------------------------------1/2 medium one choppedJalapeños----------------------------------3 slicedTamarind extract-------------------------1/2 tspGarlic--------------------------------------2 cloves crushed and choppedCumin,Mustard seeds-------------------1/2 tsp eachCurry leaves,Coriander leaves--------as requiredPepper powder---------------------------1/4tspRed chillies-------------------------------2Turmeric----------------------------------a pinchOil------------------------------------------2tbspDIRECTIONS:1.Pour a can of V8 Juice, 2cups water, Salt ,1/2 tsp tamarind extract and mix well. Adjust the salt or tamarind extract according to your taste. 2.Heat oil in a sauce pan and add garlic. Once garlic is lightly fried temper it with mustard seeds, cumin seeds ,red chillies and curry leaves.3.Add turmeric powder, chopped Onions, sliced Jalapeños,pepper powder and a very little bit of salt and fry for about 4-6mins till onions are soft and done.4. Add V8 juice-Water prepared in step1 to cooked onions and bring the whole thing to a boil on med-low flame for about 10-12mins.5. Add cilantro, turn of the heat and and serve hot with rice.

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